SVBC is your best source for bicycling information in the Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Check this page to learn about interesting events, volunteering opportunities, and current issues facing bicyclists.

Call to Artists: Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s People-Powered Art Exhibition
Posted by colin on Jan 26 2012 - 3:01pm.

“Cycle tracks will abound in Utopia.” – H.G. Wells

“To see that wheel turning was very soothing, very comforting. I liked the idea of having a bicycle wheel in my studio.” – Marcel Duchamp

Since its invention, the bicycle has served as transportation, inspiration, and tool for revolution. In a modern world facing global warming, oil wars, and economic crisis, the bicycle and other self-powered modes of transportation are increasingly important as means of keeping society healthy, safe, and connected. More than toys or transportation, the bicycle and its motor-less brethren can soothe, inspire, and provoke.

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San José Team kickoff
Posted by brecheenj on Jan 26 2012 - 2:28pm.

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition sponsored our first team meeting in San Jose last night at Pho69. We were joined by several members who work for the City of San Jose as well as other local residents. We all had one vision in mind: to make San Jose a safe and fun place to ride a bike.

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Action Alert: Contact your Representative to save biking and walking funding TODAY
Posted by colin on Jan 26 2012 - 11:15am.

Our friends at the Safe Routes to School National Partnership are looking to California bicycle advocates to help them in their fight to keep biking and walking funded at the federal level. They need your help!

Next Thursday, February 2, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will vote on the House transportation bill, which will eliminate crucial funds for bicycling and walking.

Because California is represented on the Transportation Committee, we are in a key position to influence this vote and to save dedicated funding for bicycling and walking. We need you to contact your Representative in the House today and ask them to vote to preserve bicycling and walking!

CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION.

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Sunnyvale: Support anti-harrassment legislation to protect cyclists
Posted by colin on Jan 25 2012 - 4:39pm.

This update and call to action comes from Kevin Jackson.

You may have heard about the cyclist anti-harassment ordinance that Los Angeles adopted over the summer. This provides cyclists with an important measure of protection against aggressive motorist behavior by allowing them to sue the offender in civil court in the all-too-common situation that police are unable to enforce the criminal laws.

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California Avenue Transit Hub Corridor Streetscape Improvements Project meeting
Posted by colin on Jan 25 2012 - 3:33pm.

Palo Alto staff and their design team, RBF Consulting and Gates & Associates, will be presenting the latest concept plan integrating the sidewalk widening and the Park Boulevard Plaza design with the new streetscape features.

Residents and community members are invited to provide comments on the revised design plans.

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